Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Express Text syncs subscriber data from store to enable targeted SMS campaigns, with full support!
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| Metric | ExpressText Connect | Shop |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | 17 | ★ 7.3k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free to install |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | — |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 2 |
| Review velocity (30d) | — | 303 new |
| Languages | 1 supported | 21 supported |
| Listed since | Jun 2022 | Sep 2020 |
ExpressText Connect edges out Shop on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: ExpressText Connect at Free to install, Shop at Free to install. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Shop has the larger user base (7,291 reviews vs 17), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. ExpressText Connect's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to ExpressText Connect; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Shop's 7,291-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than ExpressText Connect's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: ExpressText Connect audit • Shop audit
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| Keyword | ExpressText Connect | Shop |
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| shop | Not ranked | #1 |
| shoppers | Not ranked | #1 |
| tracking sync | Not ranked | #8 |
| contact us form | #166 | Not ranked |
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| Signal | ExpressText Connect | Shop |
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| Average rating | 5.0 ★ (17) | 4.8 ★ (7.3k) |
| Rating distribution | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— | 591% 46% 31% 21% 12% |
| Reviews · last 7 days | — | +54 |
| Reviews · last 30 days | — | +303 |
| Reviews · last 90 days | — | +1.1k |
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Both ExpressText Connect and Shop offer paid plans only. ExpressText Connect starts at Free to install; Shop starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
ExpressText Connect has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 17 reviews) compared to Shop (4.8★ from 7,291 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. ExpressText Connect fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Shop is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store marketplace. Shop has more onboarding documentation maturity (7,291 reviews vs 17), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
ExpressText Connect typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (17 reviews). Shop aligns more with established stores with steady traffic (7,291 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. ExpressText Connect and Shop both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from ExpressText Connect" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
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